However you choose to arrive - by plane, car, or with a hotel pickup, the Kiwi Journeys team will coordinate everything to ensure you’re prepared for the ride. After a briefing and bike fitting, you’ll be ready to set off on the trail.

NB: Car parking is available at our new Gibbston depot located at Mt Rosa Wines.

From Arthur’s Point the new Shotover Gorge Trail passes through the impressive Hugo Tunnel before linking to the Tucker Beach Trail. This is an adventurous route taking in striking alpine scenery surrounding the Shotover River.

The Shotover Gorge Trail connects to the grade 3 Countryside Trail heading towards Arrowtown. This charming historic village, set beside the Arrow River, is known for its inviting shops and cafés.

From Arrowtown, continue along the grade 2 Arrow River Bridges Trail toward Gibbston, joining the route near the Kawarau Bungy Bridge as you enter the renowned wine region. With numerous cellar doors to explore and elevated views above the Kawarau River, this section offers both exceptional scenery and memorable tasting opportunities.

Our crew will go through the trail options with you, as there are others to explore, including the grade 3 Twin Rivers Trail which travels alongside both the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers with views to really write home about.  The grade 2 Wharehuanui Trail from Arthurs Point is also a good option for those wanting a more relaxing riding experience.

After breakfast, set out on the Kawarau Gorge Trail, one of the newest additions to the Great Rides network. Tracing the Kawarau River through a striking gorge, this route links the extensive Queenstown trails with Central Otago’s renowned cycleways.

After breakfast, set out on the Kawarau Gorge Trail, one of the newest additions to the Central Otago cycle trail network. Tracing the Kawarau River through a striking gorge, this route links the extensive Queenstown trails with Central Otago’s renowned cycleways.

Wine enthusiasts will enjoy the unique opportunity to ride between two celebrated wine regions - from Gibbston to Bannockburn. Along the way, take in dramatic landscapes and traces of the area’s gold mining past. Consider a stop at the Goldfields Mining Centre to explore this fascinating history, and enjoy a pit stop at Panners Bar & Kitchen along the way.

As you reach Bannockburn the trail travels along Felton Road, home to some of New Zealand’s most prestigious wineries. A visit to Carrick Cellar Door & Garden is a perfect way to round out the day, with wine tastings and a relaxed lunch overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet.

As you reach Bannockburn, follow Felton Road, home to some of New Zealand’s most prestigious wineries. A visit to Carrick Cellar Door & Garden is a perfect way to round out the day, with wine tastings and a relaxed lunch overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet.

Leaving Bannockburn behind, follow the Lake Dunstan Trail as it winds along the inlet towards Lake Dunstan.  Ride through a landscape of wide-open water views and historic features

Enjoy time to wander through the historic village of Clyde, with its galleries, boutique shops, and cafés.

From Clyde, begin the final Great Ride of your journey, heading south along the river trail beside the mighty Clutha Mata-au River towards Alexandra. Pause in Alexandra for a relaxed café stop before rejoining the Roxburgh Gorge Trail.

As the ride unfolds, watch the landscape shift dramatically between urban surrounds and remote, rugged terrain, with striking views and echoes of gold mining history along the way. At Doctors Point, enjoy a informative jet boat transfer to Shingle Creek, adding a memorable highlight to the experience.

Continue toward Roxburgh Hydro Village, then meet your Kiwi Journeys transfer for a comfortable return to Cromwell, connecting onward to Queenstown.